Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FX580

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FX580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was brought out 9 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS80 matches up against the FX580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 features external dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 compared to the FX580.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and FX580 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and FX580.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS80 provides an advantage in sensor technology.